Lord of the Nutcracker Men

Chapters 7 and 8

1. Do you think Mr. Tuttle knows it was Johnny who ruined his roses?  Explain your opinion.
2. Johnny’s father uses an analogy to explain how it felt to leave his trench.  What is an analogy?  What analogy does he use?  Why is this analogy effective?
3. Why is the letter Johnny’s father writes to him in this chapter Johnny’s favourite?  What does this tell you about Johnny’s understanding of the War?
4. What causes the fight between Sarah and Johnny?  Who do you think is to blame?  Why?

Vocab:  Loath, blight, barren, parapet, kinship

The Giver

Chapters #8-9

1. Which of the qualities the Chief Elder mentioned do you think will be the most important for Jonas?  Explain.
2. What do you think the Receiver means when he claims Jonas has, “the Capacity to See Beyond”?
3. What makes Jonas feel “different” and “separate”?
4. What name does the community give to the term, bedroom.  Why do you think they call it that instead of bedroom?

 Vocab:  indolence, solemnly, spontaneously, unnerving, anguish.

Thank you CCI Football Alumni!

The Nighthawks would like to thank Wayne Hunwicks and the CCI Football Alumni who dropped by on Wednesday to present the Nighthawks football team with their Championship t-shirts.  As you can see the shirts look great!

Montreal Info Night

There will be an informational meeting for our upcoming Montreal trip on Thursday, December 6, at 6:30pm.  A representative of our tour company will be present to discuss our itinerary and answer any questions/concerns you may have.  Mark it on your calendar!

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Conferences are being held this week.  It's not too late to sign up!  Visit the school website and follow the link!

Montreal Trip

A payment schedule went home this week.  Please look it over and don't hesitate to contact me or the office if you have any questions or concerns.

Montreal Trip

We are in the beginning stages of planning our end of year trip.  Unfortunately prices have increased significantly since last year due to higher busing costs and because we have fewer Grade 8's than last year.  The total cost of the trip should come in around $720.  This would be offset somewhat by our Business Fair, but we would still be looking at each student paying around $570.

Please discuss this with your son or daughter and let me know if the cost is too prohibitive.  A less expensive trip (e.g. Toronto) is also a possibilty.

Mr. Bowhey

pbowhey@scdsb.on,ca